DEAR EXPECTANT PARENT--

Thank you for taking the time to look through this Profile. We know there is so much change happening in your life right now, and that can come with a number of emotions and challenges. One of the reasons we chose Gladney was because we knew they would meet you in these emotions and challenges and provide great support. We hope you've felt cared for and encouraged through each step, and that you will continue to feel that way throughout this process as you make the decision that's best for you.

We're Robert Tate & Sarah (Robert Tate is his first name-it's complicated, we know). We've been friends for 12 years and married for over 3. Even before we were together, we both always hoped that adoption could be part of our story and the way we start our family. That led us here to Gladney.

In this profile, you'll find more details about our life, hobbies, and commitments through this process.

Hello! We are hopeful adoptive parents, and we are so happy to have the opportunity to share a little bit about ourselves with you. We have made this online profile with a few goals in mind. We want you to have a sense of who we are as people, what motivates us, and what is important to us. We want you to know what our community is like, and what type of place our adopted child would grow up in. We want you to learn about our families, and what types of relationships and traditions hold us together.

Most of all, we want you to know why we want to adopt, and how we hope to be supportive, steadfast, nurturing, and loving parents. We know that you are making a tremendously difficult decision, and we hope that our book will help in your choice.

With love,

Becca and Ryan

Hello,

Can we start this off by acknowledging that this is unusual yet exciting? We are fully aware that it is not just odd from our end, but from yours as well. As we sit here in our living room, thinking of all the ways to introduce ourselves, we cannot help but think about you too. We imagine you flipping through countless books, exploring the stories of different families, all in search of the perfect match for your precious little one. It is a tough decision, we would imagine. But please know that we are here, eagerly awaiting the chance to meet you and hoping that, through our words, you can get a clear and honest glimpse into who we are as a family. So, take your time, we understand the weight of your choice, and know that we are excited to start this journey with you.

Hello! We are Jamie and Matt. We have dual nationalities (America and England). We enjoy our lake life in Massachusetts.

We are grateful for your consideration and admire your strength. Our hearts are full of hope as we share our story with you.

We may not have met you, but you are already amongst the bravest people we've known. You've found yourself facing adversity and challenges, and you've tackled them head-on. There are no right answers to this situation you find yourself in, but you are forging your way regardless, making the best of it. We cannot imagine how difficult it is, and we support you completely whatever decision you make, however, you choose to proceed.

To us, family is very important. They give us joy in times of darkness, and strength in times of need. Family isn't the people who share a name with you, it's the people who are there when you need them, and we can only hope that you are well supported.

We may not know you, but we'd love to meet you and we'd be honored if the stars aligned and you selected us to adopt your child; a child who would grow up knowing the incredible person you are.

Dear Expectant Parent,

We are grateful that you are here and respect your bravery during this time. We know you have made incredibly hard choices. We feel honored that you are considering us.

We know it is extremely difficult to get to know someone through a few photos and paragraphs, but we hope that the pages that follow will help you as you make your decision.

Our friends and family are praying for you and your sweet baby, that God will give you strength and peace in your decision. Know that there are so many people who already love you and will love your child as well, no matter what you choose.

Dear Expectant Parent,

We are extremely excited to be adoptive parents. Our journey to bring a child into our family has been a long one; we see adoption as an opportunity to both grow our family while giving both hope and reassurance to an expectant mother. Michael and I realize that placing a child into adoption is not an easy decision. We can only imagine it comes with much contemplation, internal searching, and likely restless nights. We want to assure you that we are a loving couple eager to take on the challenges of raising a child into adulthood. We are both appreciative of the opportunity to accept a child and promise to do our best to love and nurture the child as you would want the child to be nurtured and loved.

We are deeply grateful for your consideration in this process. Your strength and courage in doing so showcase the values encapsulated within the human spirit. It takes an extraordinary person to start this journey and your selflessness will forever be etched into our hearts, from the bottom of which we thank you.

Dear Birth Parent,

We are honored that you have taken the time and effort to consider us as a potential adoptive family for your child. We do not pretend to know or understand all you are going through but we hope you will come to trust us with your story. Please know that we and our community are praying for peace and clarity of mind for you as you continue along your journey.

We hope to provide a brief glimpse into our lives and to give you a peek at what this child's life would be like as a cherished member of our family. We promise to love our future adopted child and to support them as they grow and develop over the rest of their life. We hope to work alongside you to find ways for you to be known to them as well.

Our extended family and support system is supportive of us and our journey. We have multiple family members and close friends who have been adopted so we have some idea as to both the challenges and the rewards ahead. We acknowledge that all children are different and require individualized parenting approaches in supporting their growth over time, and we look forward to helping them along the way.

Again, we hope that we can help provide you with the reassurance that you and your child are loved. We look forward to getting to know you and answering your questions as we continue this journey together.

With Love and Appreciation, Casey and Holly